‘I got the title because of me, not my illness’ 11 year old beauty queen triumphs

PUBLISHED: 10:22 01 September 2018 | UPDATED: 10:22 01 September 2018 Bethany Wales Brogan Didwell, 11, who has won the Grand Supreme model title. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Copyright: Archant 2018 Three years ago she won her gruelling battle with leukaemia. Now a plucky 11-year-old from Norwich has also beaten the odds to be crowned model of the year in a prestigious competition. Brogan Didwell, of Margetson Avenue, took home four titles at the 2018 Kerri Parker model of the year competition, including Miss Inspiration and Supreme Queen, which is the prize for the overall winner. The tenacious young model said the most important thing for her was to prove to herself she could win the title without the judges knowing about her illness. She said: “I decided not to tell the judges or the other parents about my leukaemia because I was concerned I’d win because they felt sorry for me. Brogan Didwell, 11, who has won the Grand Supreme model title. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY “I didn’t want to be known for that. “I wanted to be known for who I am as a person. “The judges were really surprised when they found out. “It felt amazing knowing I got the title because of me, not my illness.” Brogan Didwell, 11, who has won the Grand Supreme model title, with her mum, Sarah. Picture: DENISE BRADLEY Brogan’s mother, Sarah Didwell, said although her daughter still gets pain from the aggressive treatment she underwent, nothing stands in her way and she… [Read full story]